Santa María del Oro Municipality

Santa María del Oro municipality extends across 912 square kilometers of diverse terrain, featuring valleys, mountains, and the Rio Grande de Santiago in its northern region.

The area transformed from an uninhabited region in pre-Hispanic times to a settlement in the 12th century, later becoming a Spanish route to the northwest.

The Temple of the Lord of the Ascension contains 16th-century paintings on its walls, representing the religious heritage of the municipality.

The municipality offers opportunities for water activities including kayaking, windsurfing, and sport fishing at the crater lake throughout the year.

The Santa María del Oro crater lake changes its water color due to varying mineral content and alkalinity levels across its 60-meter depth.

Location: Nayarit

Capital city: Santa Maria del Oro

Elevation above the sea: 939 m

GPS coordinates: 21.35670,-104.58604

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48